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Starts off well, gets worse as you play it

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 6 / 13
Date: May 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Super Paper Mario is a tragic example of what can happen to a celebrated franchise after 25 years; It's a game that starts out strong, but gets progressively worse as you play it. This Mario game will probably draw you in from the start with its charming art style and numerous references to older games, not to mention the ability to shift from 2D side-scrolling to 3D exploration at a moment's notice, which lets you look at old levels in a whole new way. Unfortunately, somewhere around halfway through things take a turn for the worse, by forcing you to play through levels filled with tedious backtracking, unclear goals and merciless repetition that all add up to a frustratingly boring experience. All in all, you might enjoy Super Paper Mario as a rental, but it won't take long before it overstays its welcome. Don't be fooled by the title; This Mario is far from Super.

Super Paper Mario

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

first off, i want to say that the Wii is by far the most amazing gaming console out there right now.
super paper mario on the wii, is the first paper mario game i've played. i wasn't too sure i was going to like it. but i love love mario games so i figured why not? well the first time i put it in and started playing, i played for a good straight 3 hours. it's a great game. i love the whole aspect of switching between 2d and 3d. not to mention i really like that theres some scenes of the older mario games. i'm not sure if the paper mario games on the cube are the same, but i like how its pretty much a platform game. i also think the story line is very well thought out, and the writing is so clever, sometimes a little corny, but it makes the game that much more fun. i'd have to agree it's a little easy, but still challenging enough for me that its fun to play. overall i really enjoy the game, and recommend it to anyone.

Best Wii game so far

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have never played a paper Mario game before, and I was extremely impressed. While the remote is not utilized, the controls are actually very good. The storyline is very funny at times, but the writing can be lengthy. Here is what I think about SPM.

Graphics-8/10-They aren't supposed to look like Madden on the 360, and the art designers did a great job with the way the graphics are done, but the 3D backgrounds are very poor.

Controls-10/10-Despite not using motion sensing, very sturdy controls.

Gameplay-9/10-Not perfect, but very fun and simple-Unless you're trying to figure out a tricky puzzle. That's hard (but fun!!!!!)

Story/Writing-8/10-Very funny lines in some parts and a creative story, but some of the text is too long.

Challenge-7/10-The actual gameplay has little challenge, but the puzzles can be very difficult. It isn't like playing Madden on rookie, though.

Overall-9/10-The best the Wii has to offer with Zelda, so be prepared for some fun!

The things I disliked were:
-LONG text in spots
-Bland 3D backgrounds
-A little too easy
-Uses the remote's motion sensing almost never (though I personally was fine with the controls).

Everything else is great! Enjoy!

Unexpected Surprise!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I thought that I was going to have to wait until Super Mario Galaxy came out for a truly great Mario game but Super Paper Mario definately delivers! The 3D flip adds so much to the game play. The tasks are clever and require the proper amount of thought that make for pleasant, but not utterly frustratiing, brain teasers. The art styling is beautiful and the music is good too. I especialliy like the use of the Wii-mote speaker. I highly reccommend this game to anyone from first time Mario players to Mario veterans!

The game that won't shut up

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 10
Date: June 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The cut scenes for this game last for...eve...er. Seriously, blab blab blab. And, it's not a complicated story to explain. If what you enjoy is playing a game, don't buy this one. You spend half your time reading mediocre blather. Also, it's obvious that they didn't make the game with the Wii in mind. When you play the game, you turn the controller horizontally, and use it like you would any other older Nintendo controller. This is pointless as a Wii game, and kind of stupid and slow as any kind of game.

Too much dialogue

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: May 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Unlike previous Mario titles, you can't just pick up "Super Paper Mario" and start crushing goombas. The game is so thick with dialogue that it distracts from the game. I just wanted mindless fun. You have to worry about equipping items, purchasing gear, leveling up, and using the 2D/3D "flip" ability to discover secrets (usually these secrets are required to progress further into the game).

The game is too complex for an action game and too simplistic for a RPG. I am still at a loss as to how to describe it. One would think that Super Paper Mario would find a cozy middle ground, but it doesn't. It's a pity, too. Super Paper Mario would be a strong title if its fast-paced gameplay wasn't bogged down by heavy exposition.

Oddly, I do suggest this game for parents looking for Wii games for their kids. Super Paper Mario reveals patches of rather sophisticated dialogue that kids, especially those who enjoy reading, will most likely find engaging.

most enjoyable wii title available

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Absolutely fantastic game.

Graphics: Beautiful and aristic. Certainly the graphics here are not impressive in the way that, say, Gears of War's graphics are impressive, but nonetheless there's something very capitivating about the simplisticness of the game's visuals. It's basic but not plain, simple but not bland. Again, the visuals here are highly artistic and in many instances beautiful.

Gameplay: Great. The gameplay in Super Paper Mario ranges from good to brilliant. It has old skool platforming elements but doesn't feel old in the way that "New Super Mario Brothers" for the DS did. It also has many new elements that make it stand out as much more than a platformer. I'd go into specifics, but it's better to experience it for yourself.

The Good: Pretty, fairly long, lots of fun, funny, original; an all around fantastic game and a must own for any Wiiner.

The Bad: Fairly easy, RPG elements at times feel like they get in the way of Gameplay, very limited use of wii controller and although visually impressive and unique most of the time, there are some lackluster/uninspired looking levels.

An okay rental

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Once you get past the 20-odd minutes of pointless backstory, you are ultimately treated to a cute, gimmicky little game that definitely has some entertainment value. Some of these gimmicks are interminably clever while others feel like afterthoughts the developers came up with late at night when faced with the task of integrating the Wii remote's special features by any means necessary. The latter tend to grow tiresome in a hurry, and navigating around in 3D mode is unnecessarily difficult, but it's still kinda fun to play and worth renting at least. I got mine for $30 used and feel that money could have been better spent elsewhere.

Disappointing

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is not Paper Mario. It's Super Mario from the old NES redone in the Paper Mario theme. Everything I loved about Paper Mario--the turn-based attacks, the grid-like map where you can wander to your heart's content (a la "Dry, Dry Desert), the familiar faces--not in this game. Instead, it's 2D in a weird world with art deco characters. The only venture you have into wandering 3D is on a short timer and takes HP if you linger too long (like 15 seconds). No FP in this version. Just think NES and jump around on Goomba heads.

Using the Wii remote sideways was irritating. I kept wishing I could use my old Game Cube controller instead. At least it had more buttons if Nintendo insists on virtually ignoring the Wii remote and using it as a Classic controller for this game anyway.

I am very disappointed in this version. I should have just bought Galaxy and not wasted the money on something I'll have to find a kid to give this to. The original Paper Mario is a downloadable Console Game for Wii. I'll just replay the old one to soothe my buyer's remorse.

Great game ruined by excessive dialog

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: May 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This could be an excellent game if the developers had cut 75% of the reading. There are periods where you have to sit through 10 minutes of character conversations before seeing any action. Reading like this might be appropriate for some games but for a mario platformer .. no thanks.

The 2-D to 3-D is a great concept, hopefully Nintendo expands on this in the future .. minus the dialog.

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